Two Indo-Canadian men have been arrested and charged in the brazen daylight killing of notorious gangster Meninder Dhaliwal and his friend Satendra “Sat” Gill in Whistler on Sunday. Charges of first degree murder have been laid against 24-year-old Gursimran Sahota, from Surrey and 20-year-old Tanvir Khakh, from Surrey in the Whistler double-homicide. Three other individuals were arrested along with Khakh and Sahota. The extent of their involvement is still being determined as the investigation is still ongoing.
By R. Paul Dhillon – DESIBUZZCanada
WHISTLER – Two Indo-Canadian men have been arrested and charged in the brazen daylight killing of notorious gangster Meninder Dhaliwal and his friend Satendra “Sat” Gill in Whistler on Sunday.
Charges of first degree murder have been laid against 24-year-old Gursimran Sahota, from Surrey and 20-year-old Tanvir Khakh, from Surrey in the Whistler double-homicide. Three other individuals were arrested along with Khakh and Sahota. The extent of their involvement is still being determined as the investigation is still ongoing.
On July 24, at around 12:19 p.m., the Sea-to-Sky Whistler RCMP responded to shots fired at the Sundial Boutique Hotel in Whistler. First responders arrived and found two men deceased. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took conduct of the investigation and is working in partnership with the Sea-to-Sky Whistler RCMP.
Police identified the victims as Satindera Gill and Brothers Keeper gangster Meninder Dhaliwal, both of whom were known to police. Dhaliwal was of several individuals identified by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU-BC) as posing a significant risk to public safety with connections to gangs.
Homicide investigators worked rapidly with Sea-to-Sky RCMP and collected crucial evidence with the assistance of the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS) quickly leading to suspects being located and apprehended on the Sea-to-Sky Highway. Additional CFSEU-BC resources have been deployed to Whistler to assist with the investigative needs.
On July 25, 2022, following a consultation with BC Prosecution Service, charges of first-degree murder were approved against Sahota and Khakh.
“This act was outrageous and shock to the visitors and community of Whistler,” said Sergeant David Lee of IHIT, “these results are thanks to the real-time information provided and the quick actions of the First Responders.”
IHIT investigators and its partners worked continuously in processing the scene and collecting the appropriate evidence to secure these charges.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
